Larry Gibson 2016 C&TS Adventures - Day 12 - Final Day

[Larry Sullivan]

Larry Gibson heads off on the bus to Antonito today - it's a quiet off-season day on the railroad, typical of this time of year. I'm told only 100 passengers total for both trains. Things will pick up soon for the fall season ahead.

Riding in style to Antonito to take the train to Chama.

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Likely won't have anything else to post until back this afternoon.

[Sharon Evans]

Right there on coverage, once you hit Cumbres cell reception tanks and for Verizon customers it stinks in Antonito also.

[Larry Sullivan]

Some from the bus ride this morning.

[Larry Sullivan]

Continue...

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[Larry Sullivan]

Waking around in Antonito before departure --

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[Larry Sullivan]

These are smaller pictures from phone, will have some full size posted later.

West of 285 in sagebrush..

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[Larry Sullivan]

Trail Truck Repair on car 517 right side. 25 min delay. Crew really knew what to do!

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[Larry Sullivan]

Bighorn to Sublette

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[Larry Sullivan]

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[Larry Sullivan]

Bighorn to Sublette

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[Larry Sullivan]

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[Larry Sullivan]

Toltec phone both, Phantom Curve, to Osier.
Will have a video of train inside rock tunnel opening out to Toltec gorge (coming later)

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[Larry Sullivan]

Osier to Los Pinos

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[Larry Sullivan]

Some from the Nikon -

Car 517 trailing truck repair.

[Larry Sullivan]

Lava Tank a vacinity

[Larry Sullivan]

Sublette 10 min water stop and inspection

[Larry Sullivan]

Work train at Cumbres

[Larry Sullivan]

Windy point to the Chama yard.

[Larry Sullivan]

Small video coming out of rock tunnel is on the flickr page - https://www.flickr.com/photos/54894386@N07/28726801474/

This will be the day 12 Flickr page - couple more videos and maybe a few extra pictures -- will be added to later. https://flickr.com/photos/54894386@N07/ ... 2159888722

This will pretty much end the adventure that began two weeks ago, may have a few shots on the way out tomorrow. Quite an amazing two weeks for sure, it's been fun to follow along.

All these threads may be added to once Larry gets home, may find additional or better shots to add.

[John Cole]

Gee Larry, I thought you would be sick of the place by now, are you going home?

[Larry Gibson]

Gee Larry, I thought you would be sick of the place by now, are you going home?

As they say all good things eventually must come to an end so off for home Wednesday. We ( Larry Sullivan &I) hope our joint project gave everyone a window on the day to day operations of the railroad and opens the door of interest to those who haven't explored in person.

Many great memories and new friends were made over these days to be savored until next time, health and circumstance allowing.

I'm grateful to ALL RR employees who welcomed me into their midst over these 12 days. Also, special thanks to the various historical societies that participated in the Narrow Gauge Rendezvous giving additional enjoyment on this visit to OUR railroad.

Tommorrow I may leave the railroad but the railroad won't be leaving me!! Thanks for viewing the chronical of these 12 glorious days on C&TS RR!!
Larry Gibson

[Jason Rose]

Larry's... (what is the plural for Larry, Larri ?),

I don't think "thank you" is profound enough to convey my gratitude, but

THANK YOU!!

Safe travels home Larry.

[Sharon Evans]

A most heart felt Thank You to the Larry's for the excellent coverage of Larry G.'s trip. I know, from recent experience, that today is bitter sweet as he heads over the pass for the last time this year.